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Fort Wayne foundations

There are 223 foundations and grantmaking organizations in the greater Fort Wayne metro area. Combined, these Fort Wayne metro foundations employ 108 people, earn more than $204 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $2 billion.
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Types of foundations in Fort Wayne

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
164
 
$95,161,137
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
28
 
$85,038,722
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
 
9
 
$0
Community foundations
 
9
 
$70,384,756
Corporate foundations
 
4
 
$5,250,172
Foundation professional societies
 
1
 
$0
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Job trends for Fort Wayne foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
133
1-10
 
10
11-25
 
4
26-100
 
0
101 to 1,000
 
0
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of foundations in Fort Wayne

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
95
$250k to $1M
 
28
$1M to $5M
 
22
$5M to $25M
 
10
$25M to $100M
 
1
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of foundations in Fort Wayne

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Foellinger Foundation

The Foellinger Foundation invests in Allen County nonprofits advancing early childhood, family support, and youth empowerment for residents with greatest economic need and least opportunity.
Revenue
$23.9m
Assets
$252.3m
Employees
7
EIN
35-6027059
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mary Cross Tippmann Foundation

The Mary Cross Tippmann Foundation is a public foundation located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The Foundation's mission is to support public charities. The Foundation's programs include supporting the activities of public charities.
Revenue
$7.8m
Assets
$186.5m
Employees
0
EIN
35-6665908
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of Wabash County

The Community Foundation is committed to providing leadership and service in realizing cherished values for Wabash County; independence self-reliance, enterprise, prosperity, dignity of every individual and equality of opportunity.
Revenue
$16.4m
Assets
$99.4m
Employees
10
EIN
35-6019016
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of Whitley County

To champion the spirit of philanthropy and generate permanent endowments. We will assess local needs and direct funding to best meet community aspirations.
Revenue
$7.8m
Assets
$42.1m
Employees
7
EIN
35-1860518
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne (CFGFW)

The mission of the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne is to serve as a community leader to improve the quality of life by building permanent endowments, promoting effective grantmaking, fostering philanthropy, stimulating community dialogue.
Revenue
$33.8m
Assets
$245.4m
Employees
19
EIN
35-1119450
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The James Foundation

The James Foundation, based in Auburn, IN, supports education, community engagement, and environmental initiatives through grants and innovative programs to enhance quality of life.
Revenue
$6.1m
Assets
$10.6m
Employees
1
EIN
45-2195649
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Don Wood Foundation (DWF)

The Don Wood Foundation is committed to growing and strengthening the manufacturing sector in the Midwest region.
Revenue
$8.4m
Assets
$240.6m
Employees
0
EIN
82-3518678
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Patricia Schaefer Foundation Trust

Private foundation in Fort Wayne, IN; funds charitable organizations, including Muncie Symphony Orchestra; made 25 grants last year.
Revenue
$9.4m
Assets
$90.8m
Employees
0
EIN
88-6221748
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dekalb County Community Foundation

The Dekalb County Community Foundation grows charitable funds, makes grants and scholarships, and advances a citizen-informed vision to improve county quality of life.
Revenue
$5.0m
Assets
$28.8m
Employees
5
EIN
35-1992897
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tim and Libby Ash Family Foundation

Private foundation in Fort Wayne funding church missions, youth sports, adult fitness, and well-being. Made 12 grants last year.
Revenue
$6.2m
Assets
$11.9m
Employees
0
EIN
27-1243709
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Surack Family Foundation

Fort Wayne private foundation funding various programs and events. 125 grants made last year including Purdue Fort Wayne grantees.
Revenue
$5.2m
Assets
$39.3m
Employees
0
EIN
87-1894981
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Parkview Health Foundation

The Parkview Health Foundation drives fundraising efforts, inspiring community generosity to enhance healing and support the evolving health needs of patients and families.
Revenue
$4.0m
Assets
$37.3m
Employees
5
EIN
92-1994990
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Jason and Joann Sweitzer Family Foundation

A private foundation in Auburn, IN that funds program support and granted to Dekalb Central Schools Foundation and others.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$2.7m
Employees
0
EIN
85-3179031
IRS type
501(c)(3)

McMillen Foundation

The Mcmillen Foundation is a private foundation that made 23 grants last year. Grantees include Wildcat Recreation Assoc. Trustees are Thomas A Irmscher, John F Mcmillen, Thomas M Shoaff. It is located in Fort Wayne, IN.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$29.2m
Employees
2
EIN
35-6021003
IRS type
501(c)(3)

St Joseph Community Health Foundation

The St. Joseph Community Health Foundation, a ministry sponsored by the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, exists to steward resources which strengthen, improve and sustain long-term community health in Allen County.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$41.0m
Employees
11
EIN
31-1016570
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United Way of Allen County

United Way of Allen County collaborates to transform the community through measurable impact in childhood and youth success and emergency relief.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$5.0m
Employees
17
EIN
35-0867932
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Adams County Community Foundation

Adams County Community Foundation provides grants and scholarships, building partnerships to enrich the quality of life in Adams County, IN.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$26.8m
Employees
5
EIN
35-1834664
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ardelle and Theresa Glaze Foundation

Private IN foundation funds charitable, education, scientific programs, and building renovations. Made seven grants to Arts United Of Greater Fort Wayne last year.
Revenue
$3.5m
Assets
$42.9m
Employees
0
EIN
87-3526457
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kevin and Pamela Kelly Family Foundation

The Kevin and Pamela Kelly Family Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds charitable organizations. It made 27 grants last year to organizations such as the Indiana University Foundation. The foundation is located in Fort Wayne, IN.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$5.1m
Employees
0
EIN
31-1176389
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Len-Ari Foundation

The Len-Ari Foundation is a private foundation located in Fort Wayne, IN. Its trustees are Richard Rifkin and Ariela Rifkin, and it made $954,430 in grants last year.
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$18.4m
Employees
0
EIN
20-1317221
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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